A YMCA certified swim instructor could be just what you or your child needs to get comfortable in the water or achieve your swimming goals. Your lessons are designed to meet your specific needs. 

Private Swim Lessons

Group lessons aren't for everyone. Work one-on-one with a YMCA certified instructor to meet your swimming goals. Contact your branch aquatics director for more information or to schedule your lesson today

Group Swim Lessons

Kid learning how to swim at YMCA
We offer swim classes for infants, kids, teenagers, and adults year-round at our indoor pools across the city.
Find a Swim Lesson

Water Exercise

Adults taking water exercise class in the pool at the YMCA in Manhattan
Utilize the resistance and buoyancy of the water to improve cardiovascular fitness, strength, and flexibility.
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Swim Club

Young swimmer during kid swim team practice
Swimmers practice skills and drills in a non-competitive setting.
Join the Team

Questions about swimming at the Y? Find answers to your most frequently asked pool questions. 

Frequently Asked Pool Questions